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Coll-Serrano, Vicente; Blasco-Blasco, Olga; Alvarez-Jareno, Jose A. – Teaching Mathematics and Its Applications: An International Journal of the IMA, 2011
In this article, we show a dynamic graphic in Excel that is used to introduce an important concept in our subject, Statistics I: the probability density function. This interactive graphic seeks to facilitate conceptual understanding of the main aspects analysed by the learners.
Descriptors: Statistics, Probability, Mathematics, Mathematics Instruction
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Charischak, Ihor; Berkman, Robert – Mathematics Teaching in the Middle School, 1995
Describes how Logo computer simulations, or microworlds, were incorporated into a series of lessons on the nature of probability. Data were generated and displayed using Logo. (MKR)
Descriptors: Computer Graphics, Computer Uses in Education, Data Collection, Elementary Education
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Goldberg, Kenneth P. – Mathematics Teacher, 1994
Demonstrates the use of graphing technology to help students develop and interpret three models of jury behavior and explore the potential effect of such actions as changing jury size. MathCAD, an electronic notebook was used. (Contains 10 references.) (MKR)
Descriptors: Calculators, Computer Graphics, Graphs, Juries
Lindquist, Mary Montgomery, Ed.; Shulte, Albert P., Ed. – 1987
This yearbook contains 20 articles pertaining to geometry instruction. Part 1 considers "Perspectives," with articles on the van Hiele model, resolving dilemmas, implications of using computer graphics, chances of geometry surviving in the secondary curriculum, and role of Euclidean geometry. Part 2 provides "A View of Problem Solving and…
Descriptors: Calculus, Computer Graphics, Educational Change, Elementary Secondary Education